Geraldine Hoff Doyle: We Take Our Hats (Oops, Bandanas) Off to You

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Rosie the Riveter has inspired women for decades. Young women. Older women. Her children. Her grandchildren. Even men. She is our reminder — that quiet voice telling us that indeed, We Can Do It!

There was a real face behind J. Howard Miller’s now-famous World War II. That was the face of Geraldine Hoff (later Doyle). Her photograph was taken by a news wire cameraman while she was working and later chosen by Miller as the inspiration for the poster he created.

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Let’s all honor Geraldine Hoff Doyle by living the strength, courage, and empowerment that she represents.